A proposal for the City of Santa Maria to annex nearly 44 acres along Union Valley Parkway east of Highway 135 for nearly 500 residences and businesses has drawn opposition from Orcutt residents.

A new housing development in Orcutt was approved this week by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. The project is titled Key Site 3 and is located north of Clark Avenue next to Highway 101 ...

Jacob is your community news reporter covering the Santa Maria Valley. In recent weeks, you may have seen signs saying “We Love Orcutt” along Clarke Avenue and Union Valley Parkway. The signs were ...

Santa Barbara County Fourth District Supervisor Bob Nelson calls on an audience member during a meeting about the Richards Ranch development plan. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo A proposed ...

ORCUTT, Calif. -- The developer of a proposed mixed-use project in Orcutt, which needs annexation into the City of Santa Maria to be built, is looking to gain support for the plan. Michael Stoltey ...